My Life in 10 Years: A Journey to the Future

Introduction

Have you ever thought about your life in 10 years?



Your future may feel far away, and it might be hard to imagine clearly.

However, your future begins with the dreams and choices you make today.

 

In this WebQuest, you will imagine your future self and create a story about your life in 10 years.

You will think about your future job, where you will live, and what your daily life will look like.

At the same time, you will learn how to use future tense expressions such as will and be going to to describe your plans and dreams. Step by step, you will organize your ideas and express them clearly in English.

By the end of this activity, you will improve your writing skills and develop a clearer picture of your future.

Task

Students will write an essay about their life in 10 years by imagining their future self and describing it in English.

If imagining life 10 years in the future is difficult, students may refer to the following articles:

10년 후 한국 사회의 10대 이슈

4차 산업혁명이 가져올 미래 사회 모습 4가지 - 정책뉴스 | 뉴스 | 대한민국 정책브리핑

 

The essay should be at least 100 words.

To ensure that the content is clearly understood, the essay must include the following elements: students’ future job, where they will live, what their daily life will look like, and their goals or dreams.



Students are required to use future tense expressions such as will and be going to at least five times in their writing. If students need help understanding these expressions, they can refer to the following video: 

[VOA 매일 문법] Simple Future (단순 미래 시제)

 

The final writing should demonstrate clear organization, appropriate use of future tense, and the ability to express ideas about future plans effectively.

Process

[Step 1. Generating Ideas]



: Students begin by reflecting on their lives in 10 years. They consider the type of person they aim to become and the kind of life they

wish to lead. They may organize their ideas by responding to guiding questions related to their future job, place of residence, daily life,

and personal goals. This step is intended to help students generate initial ideas before writing. Students are encouraged to focus on

freely expressing their thoughts rather than aiming for perfect answers at this stage.

 

[Step 2. Learning Target Expressions]



: Students review and learn key expressions used to describe future plans and intentions. Particular attention is given to future tense

forms such as will and be going to. This step helps students understand how these expressions are used to describe future actions,

plans, and predictions. Students are encouraged to refer to the provided materials or video resources to better understand how these

expressions are used in context.



[Step 3. Organizing Ideas]



: Before writing, students organize their ideas using a simple outline. They structure their responses around key elements such as future

occupation, place of residence, daily life, and personal goals. At this stage, students may use brief notes rather than complete sentences.

This step helps students create a clear structure, making the writing process more effective and organized.



[Step 4. Writing the First Draft]



: Students write the first draft of their essay based on the ideas developed in the previous steps. The essay should be at least 100 words

and include all required elements. Students are also expected to use future tense expressions such as will and be going to at least five

times. The focus at this stage is on expressing ideas clearly rather than achieving perfect grammatical accuracy. Students are

encouraged to write freely and develop their ideas without worrying too much about minor errors.



[Step 5. Reviewing and Revising]



: Students review their writing by checking both content and language. They ensure that all required elements are included and that their

ideas are logically organized. They also check for grammatical accuracy, appropriate use of future tense, and correct spelling. Peer

feedback may be incorporated if appropriate. Using a checklist can help students identify missing elements and improve the overall

quality of their writing.



[Step 6. Completing the Final Draft]



: Students produce the final version of their essay after revision. The final draft should clearly present their future life and demonstrate

their ability to use future tense expressions appropriately. The writing should be coherent, well-organized, and easy to understand.

Students are encouraged to read their work one final time to ensure clarity and smooth flow.

Evaluation

Students’ final essays will be evaluated based on four criteria: content, organization, use of future tense expressions, and language

accuracy. Each criterion is scored from 1 to 5 points. The total score is 20 points.

1. Content

  • 5 points: All 4 required elements are clearly included (future job, place of residence, daily life, goals or dreams), and each element is supported with at least 1 complete sentence.
  • 4 points: All 4 elements are included, but 1 element is not clearly explained (less than 1 full sentence or unclear).
  • 3 points: Only 3 elements are included with at least 1 sentence each.
  • 2 points: Only 2 elements are included.
  • 1 point: Only 1 or none of the elements are included.

2. Organization

  • 5 points: The essay has a clear structure (beginning, middle, end), and ideas are logically connected using at least 2 linking words (e.g., and, so, because).
  • 4 points: The essay has a general structure, and at least 1 linking word is used.
  • 3 points: The essay shows some organization, but ideas are not clearly connected.
  • 2 points: The essay has limited organization and unclear flow.
  • 1 point: No clear organization.

3. Use of Future Tense Expressions

  • 5 points: Future tense expressions are used 5 or more times correctly.
  • 4 points: Future tense expressions are used 5 or more times with 1–2 minor errors.
  • 3 points: Future tense expressions are used 3–4 times.
  • 2 points: Future tense expressions are used 1–2 times.
  • 1 point: No use of future tense expressions.

4. Language Accuracy

  • 5 points: 0–2 grammar or spelling errors.
  • 4 points: 3–5 errors.
  • 3 points: 6–8 errors.
  • 2 points: 9–12 errors.
  • 1 point: More than 12 errors.
Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this WebQuest on writing about your future life!



Throughout this activity, students explored their future selves and learned how to express their ideas using future tense expressions such

as will and be going to. They described their future plans, including their jobs, daily lives, and goals, while developing a clearer vision of

their future.



Students also developed their writing skills by creating their own essays and applying what they learned in a meaningful way.



Think about your writing during this activity. Which part was the most interesting or challenging?



Keep imagining your future and continue developing your English writing skills!

Credits
Teacher Page

This WebQuest is designed for third-year middle school students and focuses on writing about future life using future tense expressions.

The lesson aims to help students imagine their future selves and describe their future job, daily life, living environment, and personal

goals in English. Through a series of guided steps, students learn how to organize their ideas and express them clearly using future tense

expressions such as will and be going to. In addition, students develop their writing skills by drafting, revising, and completing their own

essays, and they may also share their ideas with classmates.

 

The main learning objectives of this lesson are divided into input and output. For input, students will understand the meanings and uses of

future tense expressions such as will and be going to, and recognize how these expressions are used to describe plans, goals, and

predictions. For output, students will write an essay about their life in 10 years using appropriate future tense expressions, organize and

express their ideas clearly in written English, and review and revise their own writing based on given criteria.

 

Through this WebQuest, students will develop several important skills. They will learn how to use future tense expressions accurately in

writing, organize their ideas into a clear and logical structure, and describe their future plans, goals, and daily life in English. In addition,

they will reflect on and develop their personal ideas about the future, as well as improve their ability to review and revise their own written

work effectively.

 

The materials used in this lesson include teacher-provided WebQuest materials such as the Task, Process, and Evaluation sections, as

well as reference videos on future tense expressions. Students will also use reading materials related to future life and social changes, a

writing checklist and evaluation rubric, and sample sentences and model expressions to support their writing.